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is england better than the republic of ireland?
I believe England is better than ROI because we have better infrastructure- our roads are better than ROI’s, England has more motorways, our motorways have 3 or 4 lanes whilst ROI only have 2 lane motorways. We have more trains and much more light rail networks in our cities. We have the eurostar that connects us to France. England’s public transport system is much more efficient than ROI. We have more airports here, in London alone there is gatwick, stansted, city airport, luton and heathrow, thats 5 airports. I can only thnk of 3 airports in ROI, Dublin, Cork and Shannon, the latter is hanging by a thread! Our airports are much more bigger and modern with more shops and service in them. We have loads of amusement parks here and ROI has none??? (I think). We have more high rise buildings here. There are more shops and services here. Our NHS system is better than your public health service, in ROI your an outcast if you have a medical card? but over here, everyone has one regardless of social class. Our cities are bigger than yours, the population of London is bigger than the pop. of all of ROI!!! There is much more to do over here. There are much more job oppurtunities over here and other oppurtunities. There are more celebrities in England and there is more of a media culture here. I could ramble on but I won’t anymore, i think ive said enough, I used to live in ROI for a while and these are the differences that I noticed whilst living there. What do you guys think???????????????
i have lived in both…..england, ireland and scotland the best place by far….is ireland. no matter what country you live in there is advantages and disavantages in living in every country. i dont know why you seem to hink having high rise bulidings is good because i hateeeeeeeeeee them, they are that nice to look at….give me a beautiful scenery of sea, land and FRESH AIR any day…ireland is much more nicer. alot of ugly buildings in england and people are not as friendly. also who cares if celebs live there…you are so naive…much more important things in life than celebs lol….and advantages of living in ireland THE PAY is much better!!! houses are HUGE and people can actually have land to bulid there own house!! so from some who is experience and not as naive as you …id say IRELAND!!!
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Going to work in Italy soon!?
I start work in Italy as soon as I have received my passport. Since I already have a job in Italy, and my new employer has proved to them that I do, it is going to be prioritised. I should have it in about 2 or 3 weeks, and shortly after that I will be getting on a plane and starting my new job.
However, I’m unsure about a few things.
I have to fly from London Stansted, as that is the cheapest airport where I can get to Brindisi in Italy. I will have to travel down the night before, as the flight leaves early in the morning and I can’t find any plane/bus/train that will get me there in time, not even an overnighter. Will I be allowed to sleep in the airport?
Also, I have applied for an EH1C card, but will I need travel insurance as well? I am going to be staying in Italy until the end of August, so I will be there for about 5 months. I can’t find any travel insurance that doesn’t cost a fortune. Even insurance with my bank would cost me £90, which I can’t afford as I have to save up for flights. I’m not even certain exactly how much a flight would cost me, as the prices seem to be changing daily. I can’t book a flight until I’ve received my passport. Does anyone know if flights would be cheaper to book a few days or a few weeks before travelling?
I have found a few things on the Internet about the town I am going to - Lecce - but not a lot. Can anyone give me some firsthand information? I am going to Italy to be an Au Pair, but I don’t even know simple things like where the nearest shops or parks are! I’m going to feel a bit useless having to get the parents or children to show me. I’d rather know a few things before I go.
I’ve been told that the weather has become hot and sunny recently. Do you think this will last, or am I better to bring some cold weather clothes as well?
Lastly, I’ve been told I’m not allowed to take fizzy juice or teabags on the plane with me! I am addicted to Irn Bru and Tetley tea, and I’m not sure how I’m going to be if I can’t drink either of them. Think I’ll end up being even more homesick! It was my parents that told me this, but I can’t find anything that says about it. Does anyone know?
Any other information or help at all would be much appreciated! Thank you in advance =)
i have currently been in Italy for a few months so this is what i know ! :
yes you can sleep in the airport although it wont be much fun. I used to travel to stansted using the national express bus to get there, have you checked them out ?
The EH1C card is for medical treatment in the country, travel insurance is more broad, for example it can cover stolen goods to drugs and medical bills to flying you back home in case of an emergency. Mine cost me about £50 however since you are there longer, unfortunately there is not much you can do about it.
Booking flights is usually cheaper the earlier you do it, for example a month before. It can also be cheap from 7 - 1 days before, as the company wants to fill the plane! however booking a few days before can be a risk.
Don’t worry about the town, why should you feel useless not knowing where the shops are if you have never been!? The people who know the most are the people you are going to stay with! you can look on google earth or maps, type the address in and get an idea of the area.
The weather is getting better slowly, but compared to england its summer right now! take a jacket and some jumpers for the rainy days and the odd cool night just incase, but it’s only going to get hotter and hotter, and since Lecce is in the south, expect it to get very hot!
No liquids are allowed in hand luggage on the plane, doesn’t matter what it is. They are allowed in the suitcase, however check stansted’s website, it should tell you all there.
ciao ciao
Is there a train from Stratford(East London ) to Stansted airport?
Is there a website where I acan book aticket for this?
Or, would you sugest to go by my car.
I live 30 miles from airport (hainult), but the parking is costing me £30.
Any advice please?
Thanks
Train takes about an hour from Stratford-London to Stansted Airport and you *can* get a cheap day return (name of a ticket) for £18.70 (Open return is between £27 and £32)
Have a look on the Virgin Trains website.
http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/default.aspx
****This might NOT be the cheapest ticket available***, check http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-train-tickets for the best tips about saving money on train travel.
Don’t forget the cost of petrol and the effort of battling through London traffic, as well as the possibility that your car gets nicked while it’s at the Airport (unless it’s more at risk parked at home while you’re away - I’m from the North and don’t know what it’s like down there!)
Have a safe journey and a good holiday/business trip or whatever 
Is there a train from Stratford(East London ) to Stansted airport?
Is there a website where I acan book aticket for this?
Or, would you sugest to go by my car.
I live 30 miles from airport (hainult), but the parking is costing me £30.
Any advice please?
Thanks
Train takes about an hour from Stratford-London to Stansted Airport and you *can* get a cheap day return (name of a ticket) for £18.70 (Open return is between £27 and £32)
Have a look on the Virgin Trains website.
http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/default.aspx
****This might NOT be the cheapest ticket available***, check http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-train-tickets for the best tips about saving money on train travel.
Don’t forget the cost of petrol and the effort of battling through London traffic, as well as the possibility that your car gets nicked while it’s at the Airport (unless it’s more at risk parked at home while you’re away - I’m from the North and don’t know what it’s like down there!)
Have a safe journey and a good holiday/business trip or whatever
How do you get to Upton Park Stadium from London Stansted?
How can you get to Upton park Stadium from Stansted Airport, and how much does it cost? I know there is a train that runs from there, but I’ve got no idea how much it is or what stations it will go to. If anyone could do some kind of route plan from Stansted Airport that would be great! Thanks.
Take the National Express Coach to Stratford. Take the No 104 bus from stop D.
This will be much quicker and cheaper than going via Liverpool Street.
